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Kari Häkämies

b. 1956

Finnish lawyer, novelist and politician (born 1956)

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Born 1956. Kari Häkämies is a Finnish politician.

Kari Häkämies (born 1956) is a Finnish lawyer and politician being a member of the National Coalition Party. He served as the justice minister and interior minister and was elected to the Finnish Parliament. He is also the author of several political thriller novels first of which was published in 2010.

Biography Häkämies was born in Karhula in 1956. He received a degree in law from University of Helsinki in 1982. He is the chairman of the Regional Council of Southwest Finland or region mayor of Southwest Finland.

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1956, Kotka
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Minister of Justice of Finland
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence; Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kari Häkämies?

Finnish lawyer, novelist and politician (born 1956)

When was Kari Häkämies born?

Kari Häkämies was born on 17 September 1956 in Kotka.

What is Kari Häkämies's occupation?

Kari Häkämies is a politician.

What nationality is Kari Häkämies?

Kari Häkämies is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kari Häkämies

· Wikidata: Q11869910

· DBpedia: Kari Häkämies

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